Firefighting : heroes of fire and rescue through history and around the world
Wallington, Neil2005
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Over 300 dramatic photographs chart the history of firefighting and the fire service worldwide, from Roman times to the present day. It describes the development of the fire engine, from manual wheeled pumps with leather hose, through horse power and steam power, to the powerful and efficient firefighting machines of today.
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Imprint:
London : Southwater, c2005.
Collation:
128 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 30 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.
ISBN:
18447615689781844761562
Dewey class:
363.3'78'09363.37
Local class:
628
Language:
English
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Index terms:
Fire Fighting Fire Services Emergency Services
BRN:
351078